SIST EN ISO 15609-3:2004
(Main)Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials - Welding procedures specification - Part 3: Electron beam welding (ISO 15609-3:2004)
General Information
- Abstract
ISO 15609-3:2004 specifies requirements for the content of welding procedure specifications for electron beam welding.
Variables listed in this International Standard are those influencing the quality and properties of the welded joint.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Oct-2004
- Technical Committee
- VAR - Welding
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Nov-2004
- Due Date
- 01-Nov-2004
- Completion Date
- 01-Nov-2004
- Directive
- 97/23/EC - Pressure equipment
Overview
EN ISO 15609-3:2004 - Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials - Part 3: Electron beam welding (EBW) - specifies the required content of a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for electron beam welding. Adopted by CEN and identical to ISO 15609-3:2004, this part of the ISO 15609 series defines the variables and documentation needed to describe and control EBW processes so welded joints meet intended quality and mechanical properties.
Key topics and requirements
The standard focuses on the content of a WPS for EBW and the variables that influence weld quality. Important, high-level topics typically covered include:
- Process identification: designation of electron beam welding as the welding process in the WPS (EN ISO 15609-3:2004).
- Variables that affect joint quality, such as:
- Process parameters (beam power/energy input, beam current/voltage, focus, travel speed)
- Joint design and fit-up (edge preparation, gap, alignment)
- Material and filler information (base material grade, any consumables if used)
- Environment and equipment (vacuum level/atmosphere control, machine settings)
- Thermal control (preheat/postheat, interpass temperature where applicable)
- Inspection and acceptance criteria (NDT methods, dimensional tolerances)
- Documentation elements required for a compliant WPS: clear recording of chosen variables, ranges, weld positions, and reference to qualification records.
- Emphasis on listing variables that influence welded joint properties so the WPS can be used for repeatable production and qualification.
Note: EN ISO 15609-3:2004 specifies the content of the WPS; it does not itself provide numerical acceptance limits or replace qualification testing.
Applications and users
This standard is practical for:
- Welding engineers and procedure writers preparing EBW WPS documents.
- Quality managers and inspectors ensuring welding documentation covers all relevant variables.
- Manufacturers and fabricators using EBW in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, nuclear, medical devices, and high-precision engineering.
- Certification bodies and auditors verifying compliance of welding documentation with recognized standards.
Using EN ISO 15609-3:2004 helps organizations create consistent, traceable WPSs that support process control, repeatability, and qualification of electron beam welds.
Related standards
- EN/ISO 15609 series (other parts cover different welding processes)
- Relevant welding qualification and NDT standards (refer to organization-specific or industry-specific documents for testing and acceptance criteria)
Keywords: EN ISO 15609-3:2004, electron beam welding, WPS, welding procedure specification, welding qualification, welding parameters, metallic materials, welding quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 15609-3:2004 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials - Welding procedures specification - Part 3: Electron beam welding (ISO 15609-3:2004)". This standard covers: ISO 15609-3:2004 specifies requirements for the content of welding procedure specifications for electron beam welding. Variables listed in this International Standard are those influencing the quality and properties of the welded joint.
ISO 15609-3:2004 specifies requirements for the content of welding procedure specifications for electron beam welding. Variables listed in this International Standard are those influencing the quality and properties of the welded joint.
SIST EN ISO 15609-3:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.160.10 - Welding processes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 15609-3:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 6947:2020, SIST EN ISO 15607:2004, SIST EN ISO 4063:2023, SIST EN 14917:2021+A1:2026, SIST EN IEC 62271-204:2022, SIST EN 13814:2005, SIST EN 676:2020, SIST EN 15085-4:2008, SIST EN 14025:2013, SIST EN ISO 15612:2004, SIST EN 1090-2:2018+A1:2024, SIST EN 12952-5:2012, SIST EN 267:2010+A1:2012, SIST EN 13480-4:2018, SIST EN 15085-4:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 15609-3:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2004
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SIST EN ISO 9956-10:1998
Popis in kvalifikacija varilnih postopkov za kovinske materiale – Specifikacija
varilnega postopka – 3. del: Varjenje z elektronskim snopom (ISO 15609-3:2004)
Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials - Welding
procedures specification - Part 3: Electron beam welding (ISO 15609-3:2004)
Anforderung und Qualifizierung von Schweißverfahren für metallische Werkstoffe -
Schweißanweisung - Teil 3: Elektronenstrahlschweißen (ISO 15609-3:2004)
Descriptif et qualification d'un mode opératoire de soudage pour les matériaux
métalliques - Descriptif d'un mode opératoire de soudage - Partie 3: Soudage par
faisceau d'électrons (ISO 15609-3:2004)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 15609-3:2004
ICS:
25.160.10 Varilni postopki in varjenje Welding processes
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega stand
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